‘American Idol' auditions are returning to Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. - ‘American Idol’ is set to return to Central Florida for another round of auditions.

The nationwide search for the next ‘Idol’ kicks off simultaneously in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California on Saturday, August 25th. Afterwards, the Idol Bus tour will stop at 18 other cities across America.

In addition to auditioning in person, hopefuls can also submit audition videos online via www.americanidol.com/auditionsor by showing off their talent via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Musical.ly using the hashtag #TheNextIdol.

The announcement comes on the heels of a successful first season on ABC where Iowa-native Maddie Poppe won the competition. Lake Nona High School student and Orlando-native, Alyssa Raghu made it to the Top 24.